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Spring Dell Center is Hiring a Direct Support Professional Near La Plata, MD

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities.
Direct Support Professional Hourly Salary: $16.59 - $17.20/hr.
Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Available
Shifts: Weekdays and or Weekends (various shifts available)
Location: Charles County, MD
Job Description:An ideal candidate should demonstrate compassion and a genuine interest in aiding individuals with varying abilities in their daily routines, encompassing tasks such as toileting, bathing, and feeding. Creativity is a valued trait, enabling the applicant to offer support that promotes community engagement and facilitates participation in social events. Essential qualities include a positive outlook and a supportive demeanor.
Duties Include but not limited to:
  • Implementing goals
  • Monitoring/documenting progress
  • Administer medications
  • Assist individuals with planning their day
  • Assisting individual with laundering and house cleaning
  • Supporting individuals with meal preparation and grocery shopping
  • May be required transport individual on outings in the community
Minimum Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing and pulling
  • Minimum of 2 years of driving experience
  • Valid US Driver's license with (2 or less) points on driving record
  • Experience working with disabled adults preferred, but not required
  • Able to pass a medication administration course
  • Basic Computer Skills
Benefits And Perks
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Travel Expenses
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Direct Deposit
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace.Powered by JazzHR
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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Ancillary Healthcare

SALARY

$36k-40k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/08/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/25/2024

WEBSITE

springdellcenter.org

HEADQUARTERS

LA PLATA, MD

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1967

TYPE

Private

CEO

DONNA RETZLAFF

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Ancillary Healthcare

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